Department of Community & Economic Development Annual Report 2015

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Housing & Community Development MISSION The housing division focuses on proactive, targeted, and transformative development to provide quality housing options for all Cincinnati residents. Through creativity and collaboration, we work to position the City as a thriving urban center with diverse housing options and supportive housing services. DESCRIPTION The housing division provides and leverages funding and other resources that support quality housing, neighborhood revitalization and human services.

HAND UP INITIATIVE

Projects Private Investment

$101,059,285

City Investment

$24,017,849

The Hand Up Initiative was developed as a mechanism to alleviate the burden of joblessness and poverty affecting many Cincinnatians. DCED completed a successful RFP process and awarded over $1.1 million in CDBG funds to six partners.

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